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Golden State Warriors coaching staff members strongly advocated for selecting Franz Wagner over Jonathan Kuminga with the No. 7 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, but owner Joe Lacob pushed for his preferred option, according to team sources. A group of coaches attended Wagner's predraft workout and emerged convinced he would be an ideal fit in Steve Kerr's system. Wagner went to the Orlando Magic at No. 8 and has averaged at least 20 points per game over the past three seasons and is now on a max c...

Rollins is questionable for Wednesday's game versus Orlando with right foot Plantar Fasciitis. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Hey, didn’t the Bucks just play these guys?

The Milwaukee Bucks face the Orlando Magic on Wednesday at Kia Center with injury concerns, highlighted by Giannis Antetokounmpo remaining sidelined due to a right calf strain. The matchup comes two days after Orlando secured a 118-99 win over Milwaukee on the same floor. The absence of the two-time MVP continues to reshape Milwaukee’s offensive […] The post Bucks vs Magic injury report: Giannis ruled out again appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

There's a Paolo Banchero quote, from before the season, that still rings loud in the back of my head as we approach the All-Star break, with the Magic at 28-24.

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Jacari White scored 19 points off the bench, including a go-ahead dunk with 1:12 remaining, and No. 15 Virginia closed on an 11-0 run to rally past Florida State 61-58 on Tuesday night. White shot 5 of 9 from 3-point range as the Orlando native returned to the Sunshine State and helped the Cavaliers (21-3, 10-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) extend their winning streak to five games. He played 21 minutes and scored more points than he had in any ACC game this season. Laja...

Magic The Magic finally got to see Franz Wagner again, and that is considered nothing but good news. After missing nine straight games and 25 of the past 27 with a left ankle injury, Wagner returned Monday night against Milwaukee and did so in unfamiliar fashion. For the first time in his NBA career, he […] The post NBA Notes: Magic, Franz Wagner, Hornets, Wizards, Anthony Davis appeared first on Hoops Wire .

We have so many ball-handlers and multiple guys that can make plays – that’s the beauty of what we have with our team. Jamahl Mosley At the pregame press confer

After beating up on some bad opponents, the Bucks battle with a playoff team

The NBA is looking at the Thunder for player absences in last Wednesday’s game against San Antonio, tweets Dan Woike of The Athletic. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein, Luguentz Dort, and Alex Caruso all missed that nationally televised game after having played the previous night vs. Orlando. With the exception of Gilgeous-Alexander, who has […]

Jazz Jaren Jackson Jr. is officially up and running in Utah. The newly acquired big man made his Jazz debut Saturday against Orlando, posting 22 two points, four rebounds, three assists and three steals in just 25 minutes. He sat during crunch time, along with several other rotation pieces, in what very much looked like […] The post NBA Notes: Jazz, Jaren Jackson Jr, Pistons, Nuggets, Lonzo Ball appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Magic forward Franz Wagner, sidelined for nine straight games and 25 of the last 27 with a left ankle injury, has been upgraded to questionable for Monday’s matchup against Milwaukee and is hopeful he can return before the All-Star break, according to Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel. If he’s unable to play Monday, Wagner’s […] The post Franz Wagner nearing return appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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SportsLine's model reveals its Milwaukee Bucks vs. Orlando Magic picks for Monday

After being released by the Chicago Bulls at the beginning of trade deadline week, Jevon Carter quickly learned that the Orlando Magic had a strong interest in bringing him in. According to Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel (subscription required), that interest made Carter’s decision to join the Magic a straightforward one. “It was kind […] The post Jevon Carter calls Magic move easy appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Milwaukee Bucks will enter Monday night’s matchup against the Orlando Magic without Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is out with a right calf strain. Taurean Prince also remains sidelined after undergoing neck surgery, while Alex Antetokounmpo is unavailable on a two-way contract. Orlando could be affected by Franz Wagner’s status, as the forward is listed as […] The post Bucks vs Magic injury report: Giannis sidelined as Orlando looks to capitalize appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Milwaukee Bucks (21-29, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (27-24, seventh in the Eastern Conference) Orlando, Florida; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Orlando hosts Milwaukee trying to extend its three-game home winning streak. The Magic are 18-17 in conference games. Orlando is sixth in the league with 52.5 points in the paint led by Franz Wagner averaging 11.4. The Bucks have gone 16-17 against Eastern Conference opponents. Milwaukee averages 13.7 turnovers per game and i...